Le Samouraï (1967): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Le Samouraï is a 1967 drama thriller directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, starring Alain Delon as Jef Costello, Maria Maneva and Nathalie Delon. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $343,363 worldwide. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Le Samouraï About?
The premise of Le Samouraï without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
His only companion is his gun. After executing a meticulously planned murder, contract killer Jef Costello, who conducts himself with samurai‑like discipline, finds himself trapped between a dogged police investigator and a ruthless employer. Even his trademark fedora and trench coat cannot shield him from danger.
Le Samouraï Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hitman
- hired assassin
- police interrogation
- detective
- very little dialogue
- police operation
- hitman as protagonist
- murderer as protagonist
- criminal as protagonist
- contract killer as protagonist
- playing piano
- gloves
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- murder by shooting
- silent man
- witness confrontation
- bar
- neo noir
- master key
- existential loneliness
- metro
- coolness
- alibi
- murder
- chase
- razzia
- pet bird
- professional killer
- police inspector
- trenchcoat
- paris metro
- nightclub
- based on novel
- freeze frame
- man tied up
- musician
- criminal
- murder by gunshot
- murder suspect
- pianist
- murder investigation
- piano playing
- line up
- police surveillance
- shot to death
- nightclub singer
- following someone
- mistress
- underworld
- theft
- subway
Where to Watch Le Samouraï
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Le Samouraï Cast & Characters
Alain Delon leads the cast as Jef Costello, with Maria Maneva as Girl with chewing-gum and Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean-Pierre Melville
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Alain Delon as Jef Costello - Maria Maneva as Girl with chewing-gum
- Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange
- Cathy Rosier as Valérie
Also Starring in Le Samouraï
· 23 more- Jean-Pierre Posier Olivier Rey
- François Périer Superintendant
- Carlo Nell Inspector #2
- Robert Favart Bartender
- André Thorent Policeman / Taxi Driver
- Michel Boisrond Wiener
- Gaston Meunier Hotel Manager
- Humberto Catalano Inspector
- Catherine Jourdan Locker Room Girl
- Jacques Léonard Garcia
- Guy Bonnafoux Poker Player
- Pierre Vaudier Policeman of the night visit #1
- Roger Fradet Inspector #1
- Jean Gold Night-Club customer #1
- Jacques Deschamps Policeman Speaker
- Jacques Leroy Walkway Man
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- Robert Rondo Inspector #3
- Georges Billy Night-Club customer #2
- Maurice Magalon Policeman of the night visit #2
- Ari Aricardi Poker Player
- André Salgues Garage Owner
- Georges Casati Damolini
- Carl Lechner Jef Lookalike
Le Samouraï Plot Summary
What happens in Le Samouraï from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Impassive hitman Jef Costello lives in a spartan single-room Paris apartment and keeps a small bird in a cage as a pet. His work follows a cold, methodical pattern: he builds airtight alibis, even ones provided by his lover, Jane Lagrange.
After carrying out a contract killing on Martey, a nightclub owner, Jef is clearly seen leaving the scene by the club’s piano player, Valérie, and glimpsed by several other witnesses. The police bring Jef and other suspects in for a lineup, but the witnesses fail to positively identify him.
Full summary
The whole story of Le Samouraï, scene by scene
Le Samouraï Box Office
Le Samouraï grossed $343,363 worldwide. $216,696 came from the US and Canada and $101,163 (32%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$343.4K
- US & Canada
- $216.7K
- International
- $101.2K
Le Samouraï Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Le Samouraï.
How Well Do You Know Le Samouraï?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of the main character, Jef Costello?
Cars in Le Samouraï
45 cars on screen, including the 1965 Renault Estafette 800 and the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1966 Citroën DS 21 Important role
Le Samouraï Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “午后七点零七分” and “Kiralik katil”.
- Also known as
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- 午后七点零七分
- Kiralik katil
- Bledolicni ubijalec
- Samuraj killer
- Samurai
- El samurai
- Le Samurai
- Der eiskalte Engel
- The Godson
- O dolofonos me to angeliko prosopo
- The Samourai
- Samurajus
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- El silencio de un hombre
- The killer
- 午後七點零七分
- Le Samourai
- 사무라이
- Frank Costello, faccia d'angelo
- Самурај
- Ajojahti
- 고독
- 알랭 드롱의 고독
- The Samurai
- Սամուրայ
- 独行杀手
- El silencio de un hombre (El samurái)
- Kiralık Katil
- A szamuráj
- O Ofício de Matar
- Самурай
- הסמוראי
- Samuraj
- O Samurai
- Ο Δολοφόνος Με Το Αγγελικό Πρόσωπο
- Самураят
- サムライ
- Ekspert i drab
- Leiemorderen
- سامورایی, სამურაი
- Samuraiul
- 獨行殺手
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Le Samouraï FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Le Samouraï, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Le Samouraï?
Le Samouraï runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Le Samouraï released?
Le Samouraï was released on October 25, 1967.
Who directed Le Samouraï?
Le Samouraï was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
More films by Jean-Pierre Melville Who is in the cast of Le Samouraï?
Le Samouraï stars Alain Delon as Jef Costello, Maria Maneva as Girl with chewing-gum and Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange, among 27 credited actors.
Where can I watch Le Samouraï?
In the US, Le Samouraï is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Le Samouraï make at the box office?
Le Samouraï grossed $343,363 worldwide ($216,696 domestic, $101,163 international).
Does Le Samouraï have a post-credit scene?
No. Le Samouraï has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Le Samouraï in?
The original language of Le Samouraï is French.
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